Tag: Mr. DAPs
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Disneyland at Christmas (almost) at Night
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today marks the beginning of the 2012 Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort. Garland is up. Lights are lit. Parades begin. Fireworks explode. Warm beverages are drunk. Carols are sung. Wishes are made. The happiest place on earth becomes the merriest place on earth. This is one…
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Wreck-It Ralph & Paperman – A Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Wreck-It Ralph Sometimes being what you are supposed to be is the hardest thing to be when there doesn’t seem to be a purpose. That is where Ralph is at the beginning of Wreck-It Ralph. He has been wrecking things in the video game Fix-it Felix Jr.…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition is bringing that big green dragon home to audiences. In Pete’s Dragon, Pete is a young orphan who is wandering aimlessly trying to avoid his abusive adoptive family. With the help of Elliot (his dragon), he finds a new home and new…
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Cinderella: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cinderella is the classic story of a young maiden who is living the life of a servant in what was once her own house. She lives with her stepmother and stepsisters who treat her miserably. Through the drudgery though, she continues to dream and treat people kindly.…
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Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Once Upon a Time is the hit ABC television show that offers a new glimpse at some very old and well known fairy tales. Beginning with the story of Snow White in the pilot, it continues on and explores many other fairy tales in a somewhat traditional…
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The Aristocats on Blu-Ray – A Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Aristocats are just one of many titles being released by the Walt Disney Company on Blu-Ray as they bring many animated classics into the future. The Aristocats has many classic voices like Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Scatman Crothers, Sterling Holloway, and Dean Clark to name a…
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THE TIGGER MOVIE: Bounce-a-RRRific Special Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs THE TIGGER MOVIE: Bounce-a-RRRific Special Edition tells the story of Tigger searching for his family. The movie begins as many Winnie the Pooh stories do but then Tigger interrupts and we find him wanting more attention. This leads to a story that isn’t about Winnie the Pooh…
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LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Scamp’s Adventure – Special Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Scamp’s Adventure – Special Edition tells the story of what happens after the original Lady and the Tramp. Lady and Tramp are settled and have their own puppies now, including a young pup named Scamp. He is definitely a handful. He…
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The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition & The Rescuers Down Under – 2 Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition & The Rescuers Down Under – 2 Movie Collection is being released together on Blu-Ray Disc. These two movies tell the stories of a the Rescue Aid Society’s two most famous mice, Bianca (Eva Gabor) and Bernard (Bob Newhart). In the original…
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Chimpanzee – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Chimpanzee is the newest documentary to be released by Disneynature. Narrated by Tim Allen, this film follows the family of Oscar, a young chimpanzee. As Oscar grows up, his family of chimpanzees face the challenges nature has to offer as they search for food and try to…
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The Aristocats – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Aristocats are back and are as charming as ever. It tells the story of a high class cats living in Paris. When the butler discovers that the kittens are the only thing keeping him from receiving the inheritance of their rich owner, he plots to get…
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The Rescuers & The Rescuers Down Under – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs In The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under, Disney tells the story of other mice besides the big cheese that we all know and love. These mice are mice with a mission. In both of these movies they are out to save a child. Of course,…
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POCAHONTAS & POCAHONTAS II: Journey to a New World – 2 Movie Collection – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs POCAHONTAS & POCAHONTAS II: Journey to a New World – 2 Movie Collection tells the story of Pocahontas from the time John Smith comes to the new world and they fall in love amidst all odds. In Journey to a New World, Pocahontas finds herself starting a…
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A Review of “Lights…Camera…Magic!” from Adventures by Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On August 2, 2012 I was given the opportunity to experience “Lights…Camera…Magic!” This is a day tour of many of the most famous icons in Hollywood that is offered by Adventures by Disney. It includes stops at the Hollywood & Highland Center, a driving tour through some…
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DAPs Magic Disney News Introduces Caitlyn!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs and Caitlyn Here at DAPs Magic, we are always looking for people who fit into the DAPs Magic family who want to contribute to our mission: To be a family friendly website offering positive Disney information, news, and activities promoting a mutual love of Disney to as many positive…
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A Tour of the Ronald Reagan Library Exhibit: D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On July 6, a new exhibit will be opening at the Ronald Reagan Library. The exhibit, entitled D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives offers guests a look at the biggest public display of the Walt Disney Archives ever. It includes treasures dating back to the…
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Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files – DVD Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Perry is a pet platypus on the hit Disney Channel show (and movie), Phineas and Ferb. For most, this would be a fabulous distinction. After all, who wouldn’t want a teal platypus in their backyard? However, the coolness isn’t ending there but only beginning. When his owners…
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Fantasmic! Celebrates 20 Years of Mickey’s Imagination at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs 20 years ago Mickey shared a journey into his imagination for the first time. Since then, the power of Mickey’s imagination has been coming to life on the Rivers of America and delighting guests from around the globe. The show has been recreated in two new incarnations…
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Dining with Cars in Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On Thursday May 10, 2012 DAPs Magic was among select media outlets invited to preview some of the changes coming to Disney California Adventure. Part of this preview involved walking into Cars Land and tasting some of the food that will be offered when this new adventure…
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Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace Reopen on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace reopened their doors on Main Street, USA. These iconic Disneyland locations have a fresh new look while also retaining some favorite details from the past. They also should make it easier for guests to…
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War Horse – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Sometimes the right decision isn’t always the smart decision. In War Horse, a poor farmer buys a show horse and not a work horse. From the local villagers, to his landlord, to his wife; they all think he is crazy. His son is different though and quickly…